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An Introduction to Historical Linguistics - Softcover

Crowley, Terry

 
9780195583786: An Introduction to Historical Linguistics

Synopsis

New edition of an introductory text in historical linguistics which draws on the languages of Australia and the Pacific for its examples. This third edition includes new material relating to paleolinguistics, ergative to accusative change, lexical specialization, lexicostatistics and glottochronology, and word order change.

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Synopsis

An introduction to the study of language change over time. The text covers all major areas of the subject, presenting concepts in a clear and accessible fashion. While examples are given from a wide range of languages, most major concepts and techniques are illustrated by material drawn from the languages of Australia and the Pacific.

About the Author

Terry Crowley was Senior Lecturer in Linguistics at the University of Waikato in New Zealand. Claire Bowern is Assistant Professor of Linguistics, Yale University.

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